Spinal Extradural Leiomyoma in a Patient with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome : A Case Report

Authors

  • Sontidej Wongwuttigumjorn, M.D. Division of Surgery Prachuapkhirikhan Hospital

Keywords:

extradural spinal tumor, leiomyomas, AIDS

Abstract

This is report of a case of 2 separated extradural spinal Ieiomyomas caused spinal cord compression in the woman with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The tumors arose in the epidural region at the T2-4 and T11 vertebral levels. Although primary spinal leiomyoma is rare, it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of an extradural spinal cord tumor in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected patients.

Author Biography

Sontidej Wongwuttigumjorn, M.D., Division of Surgery Prachuapkhirikhan Hospital

Thai Board of Neurosurgery

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Published

2018-06-06

How to Cite

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Wongwuttigumjorn S. Spinal Extradural Leiomyoma in a Patient with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome : A Case Report. Reg 4-5 Med J [internet]. 2018 Jun. 6 [cited 2026 Jan. 2];28(3):269-73. available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/reg45/article/view/127420